autocross

noun, verb — 2 senses

autocross

noun

UK /ˈɔːtəʊˌkɹɒs/

Etymology From auto- (“automobile”) + cross(-country).

1

A form of motorsport that tests the skill and speed of a driver over a course marked out with traffic cones

Related terms
motocross, rallycross, snocross, supercross

autocross

verb

Etymology From auto- (“automobile”) + cross(-country).

1

To take part in this sport.

  • It may be helpful to join a car club that autocrosses because the club will have organized, periodic events that someone else has already set-up ^([sic]) and coordinated.2000, Bob Bondurant, Edwin J. Sanow, Bob Bondurant on Police and Pursuit Driving, page 135:
  • Russ wanted to get better and faster, so he autocrossed often.2018, Russ Rosenberg, Racing under the Illusion of Grandeur, page 143:

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